What are the benefits of kettlebell training? Well lets first begin by saying there are always trends when it comes to fitness and weight training – particularly when beach season is around the corner – and usually they involve specific methods, practices, or even diets. However, in recent years there has been a surge in […]

Going the extra mile…. Top tips for Personal Training Client Retention In todays job market, clients have plenty of choice for selecting their personal trainer. Many people possess the same qualifications, and on paper, look of a similar level. As mentioned in previous blogs, having extra qualifications such as kettlebells, or skills in Olympic weightlifting […]

So you want to become a personal trainer, well where do you start, and what should you know? Luckily DoTraining Academy has you covered with an in depth look at all the things you need to know to become a personal trainer. In today’s competitive job market, many people are choosing to start up their own business or change […]

Duncan Ogilvie (MSc, CSCS, ASCC) – Director of DO Training This is the first in a series that we will do about bulletproofing your body and making you more resilient to instances of injury. So in our first installment let’s start from the bottom up and the first major joint, “The Ankle.” The ankle can be […]

By Julie Gooderick (MSc, Bsc Hons, ASCC) The process of recovery following training is important in the potential success or failure of the training stimulus. Improvements in fitness- strength, endurance and all other components – occur during the recovery time between workouts, not during the time spent under the bar or pounding the treadmill. So why […]

The Olympics being in my home town of London is a once in a lifetime event. I am so excited to see some of the athletes I have worked with over the past four years get ready to take the world’s biggest stage as Olympians and put all their hard work to the ultimate test. […]

Any athlete or fitness enthusiast that takes their training seriously will be well aware of foam rollers. There are potentially great benefits to rolling, both to your performance and recovery. Foam rollers have become an essential piece of equipment for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. For a long time now I have encouraged each and […]

By Harry Fisher (MSc, BSc Hons, ASCC) Pull ups our choice at DO Training for the June exercise of the month. People hate pull ups for one major reason,THEY’RE HARD!!! And if you can’t do one, just hanging there is not a good look. However it is a basic human movement, and can come […]

The Start Position Grip bar with an overhand (pronated) grip shoulder width apart. Hang from bar with arms fully extended. Keep neutral head alignment. Coaching Cues 1. Squeeze bar. 2. Pull shoulder blades down and back. This ensures all forces produced are transferred effectively to produce a strong and powerful motion. Maintaining a good shoulder […]

Duncan Ogilvie (MSc, CSCS, ASCC) – Director of DO Training If you read our recent article on “Want to back squat??? Then deep squat!!!” you will know that in order to deep squat you will need amongst other things, adequate ankle/hip mobility and flexibility. Coach Dan Gable once said “if it is important, do it […]